Undefeated welterweight prospect Chris Lozano (5-0 MMA, 0-0 BFC) was recently announced as the newest member of the Bellator Fighting Championships’ roster, and it appears his first matchup has already been determined.

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned from sources close to the fighter that Lozano has agreed to meet five-time UFC veteran Yoshiyuki Yoshida (11-5 MMA, 0-0 BFC) at Bellator 31.

Bellator officials have yet to officially announce the contest, which takes place Sept. 30 at L’Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, La.

As with all Bellator events, Bellator 31 airs on FOX Sports Net.

Lozano, who was recently announced as a Bellator signee, rattled off four-straight first-round stoppages to open his career. “The Assassin” earned a fourth-round TKO over UFC and PRIDE veteran Jason Dent in his most recent outing.

Currently training at the Strong Style Gym in Ohio, Lozano began training in tae kwon do and boxing when he was a kid. Lozano added in wrestling to his skillset beginning in middle school.

“Fighting for an organization like Bellator Fighting Championships is a dream come true,” Lozano stated in Bellator’s official release announcing the signing. “To finally get a chance to compete amongst the best in the world is something I have spent my entire life focusing on and dreaming of.”

Meanwhile, Yoshida looks to right the ship in his first post-UFC bout. “Zenko” burst onto the UFC scene with a 56-second choke-out of War Machine, but consecutive losses to Michael Guymon and Anthony Johnson led to his release from the promotion.

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